France
July 2, 1986- Label and catalog number
- New Electric Way 11575Music For Nations 11575
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO - MU - 11575 - AA-side etchings
MPO - MU - 11575 - BB-side etchings
Vinyl pressings
Master Of Puppets
by Metallica · 1986
25 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Master Of Puppets was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Master Of Puppets
3 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5139
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5139-A-SPLabel
ST-ED-5139-A1 (etched) [SRC logo] STERLING (stamped)Both sides
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5139
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5139-A-ARLabel
ST-ED-5139-A-2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-23719-A2 △ 12205 1-1 STERLING (stamped)Both sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Elektra ED 5139First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Elektra ED 5139First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 11575First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | France | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | Unknown | Not On Label (Metallica)7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Test Pressing · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Test Pressing · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | Germany | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | France | New Electric Way 2320 / Music For Nations 23207", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | New Electric Way 11575 / Music For Nations 115757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AMaster Of Puppets
- BWelcome Home "Sanitarium"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Master Of Puppets are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Master Of Puppets are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 1998.
When was Master Of Puppets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, US. One of them is New Electric Way 11575, released July 2, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Master Of Puppets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11575, ED 5139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO - MU - 11575 - A and MPO - MU - 11575 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Master Of Puppets on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
